just got my skunk2 coils

[no1stunna]

i just got my skunk2 coilovers, so now i need some help. if some one could post a how to, or if anyone has some info that would help with installation i would greatly appreciate. i would also enjoy any pics of p5's w/ this set up, slammed all the way or whatever. thanks guys
josh

 

[2K3 MSP]

Just to forewarn you, there are plastic bearings on the front spring perches...on the top side. It should have a greenish colored grease on them. Remove those from the stock perch, and install them onto your silver metal perch(on the top of them) that comes with your Skunk's. The directions don't tell you about it, but trust me, you need them. If you don't do it, you'll have a very nasty popping sound. I was the guinea pig on the Skunk2's, so I had to uninstall the struts to insert this piece. Other than that, it is a very easy install. Good luck!! Oh yeah, if you are planning on slamming your car, get the alignment done ASAP. I wore down the insides of my tires down in a few weeks!!

 

[daKiNeP5]

I just got my skunk2's installed and I had that popping sound too even with the plastic piece on top. To fix this problem I added some grease and all the noise went away. As for the install, there is a how-to at http://hometown.aol.com/rzr669/gcinstall.html its ground controls but its pretty much the same. Oh yah when we were installing the coilovers, the springs were switched so check the # on the picture of the instructions before you do anything. Here are some pics with the coilovers on my car:
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/305000-305999/305083_21_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/305000-305999/305083_22_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/305000-305999/305083_24_full.jpg

 

[L8R]

holy crap jarrett, your car is fricken dope. connie was telling me u were installing them. very very very nice dude. hope you dont scratch at school haha peace - chris

 

[daKiNeP5]

Thanks! hehehe them speed bumps at school are killer. I raised the car up quite a bit.

 

[Pro Fiz]

that sucks, you guys have rainbows on your licence plate.... I guess that kind of kills the aggressive look

 

[PRO 5]

Hey Jarrett, were you able to adjust the front yet? I hope the tool helped! I'm glad that you are happy with them. Laters!

Dave

 

[daKiNeP5]

Yes I was able to adjust the front. The tools helped big time in getting the locking perches unstuck. I'll get the tools back to you on sunday hopefully.

And I definitely agree...the rainbows have to go!! lol

 

[Nutari]

bump for install instructions!

I bought vapors.. they look hella used.. who else owned these? Did I get hand me downs? lol


I could use some help though.. since these have been around.. whare are all the tips and tricks to keep me alive?